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Second US citizen diagnosed with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment: WHO

Second US citizen diagnosed with Ebola transferred to Germany for treatment: WHO

Summary

A second U.S. citizen has been diagnosed with Ebola and was moved to Germany for medical care, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This person is a humanitarian worker and was admitted to a hospital in Frankfurt.

Key Facts

  • The World Health Organization reported the second U.S. citizen diagnosed with Ebola.
  • The individual is a humanitarian worker involved in Ebola response efforts.
  • The patient was transferred to Frankfurt University Hospital in Germany for treatment.
  • The identity of the patient has not been made public.
  • Infections among health and response workers are considered a known risk during Ebola outbreaks.
  • The diagnosis and transfer happened early Monday after the Ebola diagnosis on Friday.
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